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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

34.6 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Aspen Hill, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD covers 34.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Saint Paul Street, Light Street, East Conway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.3 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Paul Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saint Paul Street
Light Street
East Conway Street
Cal Ripken Way
I 95 South
MD 200
Intercounty Connector
MD 182

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Saint Paul Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

489 ft · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
2

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

312 ft · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street
3

Continue on Light Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Light Street
4

Turn right onto East Conway Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Conway Street
5

Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Washington
7

Merge slight left

20 mi · 24 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

0.9 mi · 1 min · MD 200 Toll West
9

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

7.5 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector
10

Take the exit slight right toward MD 182: Glenmont, Norwood

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MD 182: Glenmont, Norwood
11

Turn left onto Layhill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Layhill Road
12

Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bel Pre Road
13

Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue
14

Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Georgia Avenue
15

Turn slight left

240 ft · 9 sec
16

Turn slight left

72 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn right

174 ft · 13 sec
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.3 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 23m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34.6 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.3 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aspen Hill, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving City of Baltimore, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Baltimore, MD

This is one driving day of about 34.6 miles and 47m.

At 34.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 23m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

North Bethesda, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aspen Hill, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aspen Hill, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.74 one way

$11.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.28 $12.56
premium $4.93 $6.71 $13.42
diesel $5.61 $7.64 $15.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Evening in City of Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

8:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aspen Hill, MD

Evening in Aspen Hill on Wednesday

Local time

8:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD covers 34.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Paul Street, Light Street, East Conway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from City of Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Baltimore, MD to Aspen Hill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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